JAPANESE 201 - KNOWLEDGE SURVEY
FALL '09

Is this survey being conducted at the BEGINNING or the END of the semester?
Beginning of Semester End of Semester


This is a Knowledge Survey rather than a "test." There are no right or wrong answers. While you will not be graded on this survey, please be very candid in your responses!

By completing this survey, both at the beginning and at the end of the semester, your instructor will be able to gauge your initial level of knowledge and then measure the amount of knowledge you gain during the semester. This information will help your instructor modify and improve the course.

Read each statement carefully and then choose a response based on the following instructions:

Mark A as your response to the item if you are not confident in your skills in the area and do not feel you can adequately demonstrate these skills on a test/essay/research paper.

Mark B as your response to the item if you feel somewhat confident that you are reasonably skilled in the area and can demonstrate these skills at a reasonable level on a test/essay/research paper.

Mark C as your response to the item if you feel very confident that you are highly skilled in the area and can demonstrate these skills at a high level on a test/essay/research paper.

Your skill level in area:

A: Low B: Modest C: High
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I can benefit from this course by attending all classes and being attentive.
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I believe the assignments will help me become a better learner of Japanese.
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I recognize the meanings and readings of approximately 225 kanji.
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I can use simple "-n desu" expressions.
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I can describe "too + adjective" expressions (e.g., too expensive).
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I can describe a situation with a reasoning expression "-node."
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I can describe obligations (e.g., I have to do my homework).
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I can describe possibility using "-deshoo."
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I can make a phone call and ask for someone politely.
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I can make the potential forms of verbs (present and past in positive and negative forms) (e.g., hanasu-hanasenai-hanaseta-hanasenakatta).
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I can describe a situation with multiple reasons using "-shi, -shi."
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I can describe my impression on something/someone using adjectives with "-soo desu."
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I can express "try-ing" using "-te miru."
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I can describe frequency using "ni" (e.g., once a week).
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I can describe uncertainty using "-kamoshirenai."
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I can use the two types of "to give" verbs according to the beneficiary (e.g., I-"kureru;" others-"ageru")
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I can provide advice using "-tara doo desu ka?"
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I can emphasize a large amount or quantity using "-mo."
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I can emphasize a small amount or quantity using "-shika."
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I can write a personal letter (e.g., giving advice to someone).
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I can show and describe the items I received and I gave to others (e.g., This is a book I received from my brother).
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I can suggest activities for each day on a trip and plan together with others.
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I can make the volitional forms of verbs (present and past in positive and negative forms) (e.g., iku-ikoo; taberu-tabeyoo).
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I can describe preparations using "-te oku."
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I can write a short essay about "some interesting places."
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I can describe one's favors using "ageru/kureru/morau." (e.g., "Mother cooks for us.")
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I can make a request depending on the relationship with the listener (e.g., "Would you write a letter of recommendation, Sensee?").
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I can describe a wish for others using "-to ii desu ne."
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I can describe a wish for myself using "-to iin desu ga."
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I can write a short essay with a topic "I wish I had something like…"
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I can make an apology depending on the relationship with the listener.
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I can describe the indirect information I received from others (e.g., weather forecast) using "-soo desu."
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I can express a condition (e.g., If it rains tomorrow, I will not play tennis).
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I can describe obligations "not have to."
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I can describe my impression on something/someone using verbs or nouns with "-mitai desu."
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I can describe "before-ing" and "after-ing.
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I can leave a message politely in a telephone conversation.
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I can discuss certain cultural events or practices from two countries.
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I can write a short essay with topics such as my experience, future plans, or the person I know of.
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Mahalo for completing the Knowledge Survey!